During the holiday season, many parents must make the difficult decision of buying essential groceries instead of toys for their children. This past December, five local families didn’t know where to turn to put food on the table or presents under the tree for their children on Christmas Eve.
As we continue to tackle the many challenges Southern Nevada faced during 2020, we can’t forget about a significant issue that has impacted our community for many years: human trafficking.
I was filled with gratitude that with her donation of $10 million, philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott had sent a clear message that the work we do, and the community in which we do it, matters.
To encourage local students to pursue higher education and achieve their dreams, United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) has partnered with Cheyenne High School to sponsor 20 students in a pilot dual-credit program through the College of Southern Nevada (CSN).
Jordan Garcia is specializing in the field of public relations for her Journalism and Media Studies degree and will use what she has learned in her classes to spread the word about our impact in the Southern Nevada community.
Janet Quintero, directora de relaciones comunitarias y gubernamentales, coordina el comité de política pública y organiza al sector sin fines de lucro con líderes locales y servidores públicos.
As Director of Community and Government Affairs, Janet administers UWSN’s Public Policy Committee and is instrumental in convening nonprofit conversations with local leaders and elected officials to strengthen our community.
100 Women Who Care, Southern Nevada was founded in 2018 and is one of more than 350 similar groups located worldwide that focuses on coordinating funding for local, community charitable organizations. We meet quarterly to select a charity to receive our collective donations.
We are proud to announce that our 2016 Emerging Leadership Award for Women Scholarship recipient, Lin Martinez, has graduated with a BA in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas!
Home is more important than ever. For many of us, homes have become workplaces, schools, and shelters as we protect ourselves during an unprecedented pandemic.